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Re: [OM] IMG: Globe/Temco Swifts

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Globe/Temco Swifts
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 13:48:54 -0500
Yes, they are beautiful little aircraft, and, like some of your musical groups, have a "cult" following. :-)

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/11/2015 1:44 PM, Paul Braun wrote:
Those are pretty. The silver one couldn't have been fun to photograph...

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 1:31 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

A flight of three beautiful Swift aircraft visited our airport this
morning.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Swifts.jpg.html

These all had different modifications.  Each had larger engines. All had
the original control wheels replaced by fighter-like control sticks.  This
one was closest to the original appearance, polished aluminum.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Polished+Swift.jpg.html

It was the only one that had the window left open for a panel shot.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Swift+Panel.jpg.html

It also had the original leading edge slot to maintain better flow over
the ailerons at low speeds.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Slots+Open.jpg.html

The red Swift had the slots closed.  The Swift has long led to a lot of
hangar talk about these slots.  Most agree that there is not much speed to
be gained by closing them unless a lot of horsepower has been added,
resulting in speeds above 170 mph.  Everyone seems to hold to his own
opinion about how closing the slots affects stall characteristics.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Slots+Closed.jpg.html

All photos by my iPhone.

Comments and critiques welcomed.

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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

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